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Sony CMT-EP404 manual

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  • Page 1

    Micr o Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________ Serial No. _______________ 4-239-338- 11 (2) CMT -EP50[...]

  • Page 2

    2 GB WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is lo[...]

  • Page 3

    3 GB * For European model only T able of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 4 Remote control ...................................... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system .......................... 6 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote ...................[...]

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    4 GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit P – Z PHONES jack qk PLAY MODE qj ( 8, 9) PRESET +/– qd ( 11, 13) RDS/DIR** qj ( 13, 14, 15) Remote sensor 0 TAPE 3 (1 4 ) TIMER indicator 1 ( 16, 18) TUNER 6 (10, 11, 12, 15) TUNER MEM qh ( 10, 11) TUNING +/– qa ( 10, 11, 12, 13) VOLUME control qs How to use this page Use this page [...]

  • Page 5

    List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 5 GB ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – M CD wf ( 8, 9, 15 ) CLOCK/TIMER +/– w; (16, 18) CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF 2 (16, 18) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (7, 16, 18) DISPLAY qa ( 12, 19) ENTER qf ( 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 ) MEGA BASS qd (17 ) MUSIC MENU +/– qh (1 7 ) MUTING qg (1 7 ) P – Z PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR* 7 (8, 9, 13, 14, 15[...]

  • Page 6

    6 GB 2 Connect the FM/AM antennas (CMT- EP505 only). Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Jack type A 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. FM antenna S[...]

  • Page 7

    Getting Started 7 GB Setting the clock 1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the minute. 6 Press ENTER. The clock starts working. To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. 2 Press . or [...]

  • Page 8

    8 GB CD Loading the CD 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the lid of the CD compartment. 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the compartment. 3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to close the lid of the CD compartment. Playing the CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. 1 Press CD. 2 Pr[...]

  • Page 9

    CD 9 GB Programing the CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 32 tracks in the order you want them to be played. 1 Press CD, then place a CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE (PLAY MODE/RDS/ DIR on the remote) repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the display. 3 Turn . / > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press . or > on the remote)[...]

  • Page 10

    10 GB Setting presets through automatic tuning 1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) repeatedly to select “ FM ” or “ AM ” . 2 Turn and hold TUNING +/ – (or press and hold TUNING + or TUNING – on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a stati[...]

  • Page 11

    Tuner 11 GB Setting presets through manual tuning 1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) repeatedly to select “ FM ” or “ AM ” . 2 Turn and hold TUNING +/ – (or press and hold TUNING + or TUNING – on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. 3 Press TUNER MEM (TUNER MEMORY on the remote). The preset number starts flashing[...]

  • Page 12

    12 GB Listening to the radio (continued) Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) repeatedly to select “ FM ” or “ AM ” . 2 Turn and hold TUNING +/ – (or press and hold TUNING + or TUNING – on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. Tips • To improve FM broadcast r[...]

  • Page 13

    Tuner 13 GB Locating a station by program type (PTY) You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The system tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner ’ s preset memory. The types of programs include NEWS, AFFAIRS (current news), INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE (education programs), D[...]

  • Page 14

    14 GB Tape Loading a tape 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE. 2 Insert a tape in deck with the side you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO 2 ) (CMT-EP505 only) or TYPE IV (metal) (CMT-EP505 only) tape. 1 Load a recorded tape. 2 Press TAPE. 3 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) repeatedly [...]

  • Page 15

    Tape 15 GB Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Recording from the radio 1 Load a blank tape. 2 Press CD. 3 Load the CD you want to record. 4 Press z . The deck stands by for recording. When you want to record on the reverse side, press nN (CMT-EP505 only). 5 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) repeatedly to select g to reco[...]

  • Page 16

    16 GB T imer -recording radio programs To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 10) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 7) beforehand. 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 11). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote repeatedly until “S[...]

  • Page 17

    Sound Adjustment/Timer 17 GB Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Reinforcing the bass sound — MEGA BASS You can listen to music with stronger bass tones. Press MEGA BASS. “MEGA BASS” appears in the display and the bass is reinforced. Press again to cancel MEGA BASS. Selecting the preset effect from the music menu Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly [...]

  • Page 18

    18 GB Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock”on page 7). 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play. • CD: Place a CD. • Tape: Insert a tape with the side you want to play on facing towards you. • Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (se[...]

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    Display/Troubleshooting 19 GB Display Using the CD display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The display changes as follows: During normal play Elapsed playing time on the current track t Remaining time on the current track t Remaining time on the current CD t Clock display (for five seconds) t Elapsed playing time on the current track t ... In the stop mo[...]

  • Page 20

    20 GB The remote does not function. • There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. • The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system ’ s sensor. • The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If t[...]

  • Page 21

    Additional Information 21 GB On operation • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporate[...]

  • Page 22

    22 GB Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding (etc.) frequently. The tape may get entangled[...]

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    Additional Information 23 GB Speaker Speaker system Bass-reflex type Speaker units Full range 10 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 8 Ω Dimensions (w/h/d) CMT-EP505: Approx. 145 × 238 × 165 mm CMT-EP404: Approx. 145 × 237 × 170 mm Mass CMT-EP505: Approx. 1.5 kg CMT-EP404: Approx. 1.3 kg General Power requirements North American model : 120 V AC,[...]

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    24 GB Sony Corporation Printed in China[...]